Sports
RAZORBACKS NOTEBOOK
Posted: November 19, 2009 3:19 a.m.Arkansas women’s cross country coach Lance Harter has been left with an unusual feeling
SMALL SCHOOL NOTES: Shiloh Rested, Ready For De Queen
Posted: November 18, 2009 5:35 a.m.A break in routine can sometimes get teams out of their normal habits, but Shiloh Christian was happy to get a bye in last week’s first round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
Gravette Defense Gains Steam
LIONS RESPOND TO PRAIRIE GROVE LOSS BY SHUTTING DOWN VALLEY VIEW
Posted: November 18, 2009 5:33 a.m.There was an energy in Gravette’s defense Friday night. The Lions were excited for the first round of the Class 4A playoff s. But they were more excited for the opportunity to erase the memories of an embarrassing 44-17 loss to Prairie Grove in Week 10.
Rebels Well-Grounded
BENTONVILLE EXPECTS FORT SMITH SOUTHSIDE TO RUN, RUN, RUN
Posted: November 18, 2009 5:31 a.m.The Bentonville Tigers aren’t anticipating any surprises Friday night. They know exactly what to expect from their quarterfinal foe in the Class 7A playoffs.
Belichick stopped short
Posted: November 17, 2009 4:14 a.m.Bill Belichick’s thinly disguised admission that Peyton Manning was too much for New England’s patched-up defense was a gutsy decision shy of a full-fledged confession.
AAA Lifts Playoff Suspension
Posted: November 17, 2009 4:09 a.m.The Arkansas Activities Association announced Monday that it will lift the state football playoff suspension for Class 3A and the playoffs will begin on Friday.
Bentonville Tickets On Sale
Posted: November 17, 2009 4 a.m.The Bentonville athletic department will be pre-selling tickets for the school’s Friday night playoff football game against Fort Smith Southside. Tickets will be sold at the Tiger Athletic Complex on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Bentonville Receivers An Unselfish Group
Posted: November 17, 2009 3:57 a.m.Playing wide receiver for the Bentonville football team isn’t exactly glamorous.
PREPS ROUNDUP
Posted: November 17, 2009 3:48 a.m.Springdale Central post Alex Rice had nine of his game-high 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Warriors rallied past Stilwell, Okla., for a 50-46 win during the Monday’s action at the 33rd annual Allen Classic in Siloam Springs.
7A-WEST NOTEBOOK
Posted: November 17, 2009 3:06 a.m.Teams Ready To Go After Bye Week After earning shares of the 7A-West championship and firstround byes in the Class 7A playoffs, Bentonville and Springdale Har-Ber are ready to go.
Pitino: Pelphrey Can Handle Dealing With Low Numbers
Posted: November 17, 2009 3:01 a.m.Louisville coach Rick Pitino knows John Pelphrey can handle the situation at Arkansas.
Hogs Welcome Robinson’s Return
ASSISTANT EXPECTS TO BE ON SIDELINE
Posted: November 17, 2009 3:01 a.m.When Arkansas linebacker Jerico Nelson went to watch film Sunday afternoon, the sophomore was happy to see a familiar face back in the Broyles Center: defensive coordinator Willy Robinson.
ARKANSAS FOOTBALL: Hogs’ Business Continues
Posted: November 16, 2009 5 a.m.As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Razorback Stadium, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino was hit with a splashing surprise Saturday night.
COMMENTARY: Kicker Takes Coach’s Words To Heart
Posted: November 16, 2009 4:54 a.m.Obviously junior Cody Montee was listening to his coach’s pre-game speech Friday.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Soehner Shoulders Load For Tigers
Posted: November 16, 2009 4:43 a.m.As Thomas Soehner was boarding Prairie Grove’s team bus Friday morning, coach Danny Abshier stopped him for a quick word.